Trivia

In the years following Led Zeppelin's break-up, Jimmy Page would not allow anyone else to sing "Stairway to Heaven." Page felt that Plant was the only person who could do the song justice.

His biggest influences were Elvis Presley and The Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison.

He suffered a breakdown following the death of his five-year-old son Karac Plant. The Led Zeppelin hit "All of My Love" and Plant's solo hit "I Believe" are dedicated to Karac.

Lives in Austin, TX.

The youngest member of Led Zeppelin.

Daughter Carmen Plant, sons Karac Plant (died of a virus) and Logan with wife Maureen Plant. Son Jesse with Maureen's sister Shirley Wilson.

Elvis Presley once teased Plant about not owning his own plane--Elvis asked where Led Zeppelin got the jet. "We rented it from Caesar's Palace" said Plant. "I own mine" replied Elvis.

During a break from the 1975 American tour, Plant and his family were seriously injured in a jeep wreck. This not only caused the remainder of the tour to be cancelled, but it also prevented the band from filming additional footage for their concert film The Song Remains the Same (1976).

It's not well known that the boys from Led Zeppelin and Elvis Presley became quite friendly in the 1970s. They met on numerous occasion and Zeppelin attended at least two Elvis concerts, sitting front row center.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of Led Zeppelin) in 1995.

On 11/14/2006 Led Zeppelin was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for their outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture.

Lead singer and harmonica player of Led Zeppelin.

Daughter Carmen Plant is married to Charlie Jones, Plant's bass player for solo tours.

In the song "Stairway to Heaven," he uses the phrase "stairway to heaven" three times.

Formed the side project The Honeydrippers in 1985. A mini-EP of the band featured appearances by former Led Zeppelin bandmate Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck.

Ranked #37 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

When Jimmy Page heard of Plant playing in another 1960s band, Hobbstweedle, he invited him to become the lead singer for a new rock band--Led Zeppelin.

Played in a band called Hobbstweeble prior to Led Zeppelin, and The Honeydrippers after them.

Also had a successful solo singing career.

Was the only member of Led Zeppelin whose name did not begin with the letter "J".

Ex-wife Maureen Plant is of East Indian descent and raised in England.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2009 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to music.

Shares his birthday with Phil Lynott, the bass player and lead vocalist of Thin Lizzy.

As of December 2008, he was living in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England.

Fervent Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter.

Led Zeppelin was voted the 14th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.

Attended the funeral in 2004 of DJ John Peel.

Around 1970 Michele Overman made a hand-embroidered vest of purple felt for him. She put his initials on each side surrounded by rhinestones, and sewed each sequin one by one, then embroidered Alice in Wonderland holding a bottle with "DRINK ME" on one side, which was her little alter ego. On the other side was a lion. On the back she embroidered the Cheshire cat in a lemon tree - because "The Lemon Song" had just come out. Pamela Des Barres gave it to him, and he gave her a letter for Michele in return that said: "Dear Alice, My face is too creased from the smile to say much. I'm writing from my place amongst the branches." He went on to say how much he loved the vest, and signed it "Cheshire Cat." He wore that vest at every single concert for that entire tour.